"Now those who seek office and rank,never do so by means of agriculture and war,but by artful words and empty doctrines.
That is called wearying the people."
"If there is no procrastination in the in creating of order depraved officials having no opportunity of gaining private profits".
He means they avoid work and military service.
2007-03-07 13:47:27 · 5 answers · asked by melbournewooferblue 4 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I was not looking for the moron brigade no.1.
2007-03-07 16:04:01 · update #1
He's talking about politicians. Same thing applies today.
2007-03-07 13:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by djcapron 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
since he was a lord, and probably never did a day of work in his life, and his idea of military service was showing up for a beer drinking contest, he should know what he is talking about.
2007-03-07 21:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it means, when winning over ppl, one person doesn't resort to fancy things, but sly tactics.
4 the 2nd 1,officers sometimes don't do jobs unless there is something in it 4 them.
:)
2007-03-07 21:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you are wrong. I seriously doubt the Chinaman spoke English.
2007-03-07 21:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
He wants to fave sex with you.
2007-03-07 21:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by man 1 · 1⤊ 5⤋